Sweet Land of Legacy: Ice Cream Social & Art Workshop
Date & Time
Sat Jul 04 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum | Washington, DC
Details
It’s Independence Day! Before heading to your family cookout, stop by the museum for an afternoon of ice cream, reflection, and creativity.About this Event
As we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America, join us for a festive ice cream social where we’ll share memories of Fourth of July celebrations past and reflect on the traditions that shape our families and communities. Together, we’ll consider the legacy we’ve inherited—and the one we hope to leave for future generations.
Following the ice cream social, families will participate in a hands-on art workshop, creating red, white, and blue legacy-inspired artworks that explore their roots, values, and dreams for the future.
SCHEDULE
12—1pm Ice Cream Social
1—3pm Scoops of Freedom Art Activity
Scoops of Freedom Art Activity
Participants will create an artful ice cream cone reflective of freedom, family & community history using items and colors that represent the Fourth of July holiday.
The ice cream cone that participants will create will be layered with meaning.
The cone = The foundation
Ice cream = Goals, dreams, and ideals
Springles = The future
Past (Red): Where we come from / ancestors / tradition
Present (White): Who we are today
Future (Blue): Our hopes for the next 250 years
Event Location
Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl, SE, Washington, United StatesTickets & Booking Details
USD 0.00
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